You made a wise decision in choosing to tan in a comfortable, controlled atmosphere. Our goal is to help you achieve the best tan possible while teaching you how to avoid sunburn and overexposure, both outdoors in the sunshine and indoors at Tan Down Under.
It is interesting how when you tan your skin tans the same whether you are tanning indoors or outdoors and it actually takes ultraviolet light rays to stimulate the production of melanin, the pigment tthat makes your skin tan.
There are two kinds of ultraviolet light, UVA and UVB talked about with regards to tanning. Some tanning units use different combinations of these two tanning rays. Keep in mind that whatever the combination being used in that certain bed you are tanning in, your exposure time is regulated by the federal government to minimize your risk of sunburn.
So the big difference between tanning indoors or outdoors is how the light and exposure time is controlled.
Controlled exposure is done in a salon by utilizing the manufacturers exposure times during each session. When you go outside it is so common for nearly everyone lose track of time and get overexposed or sunburned. Think about the variables when you tan outside. Think about how the movement of the earth can change the angle and intensity of the light you are exposed too. In addition clouds can make a difference as well. While a tanning bed is set a certain distance from your skin and on for a certain amount of time you are much less likely to suffer a sunburn as a result of your tanning session
I thought this would be a fantastic time for me to talk about the difference between indoor and outdoor tanning.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Firestar Island is a Very Popular Lotion
This is a fantastic lotion from Skincare by Hoss it is a skin firming tanning maximizer with a slight tingle. With this lotion you will get fast results that you will be very happy with. You will appear shades darker after just one use. It smells great.
Firestar Island is our lotion of the week at Tan Down Under the Original in Gresham.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Hair Stylists that will do your hair your way
How many of you have a regular Hair Stylist?
The reason I am asking is pretty simple, we have created an excellent Hair Salon called Beauty Factory inside of Tan Down Under and our Stylists are excellent.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a Hair Stylist that would do your hair the way you want it? Hard to find isnt it? We all know that Hair Stylists are artists and artists sometimes want to express their ideas which is probably ok in some cases but not when doing your hair. I have been through that and I am sure you have as well.
But the reason I brought that question up is to bring me to the point that our stylist will do hair your way,
they are talented but they want you to like what they do for you.
Now if you need a haircut, a trim, an updo, color, weave, braids our team can do that, if you ask for ideas they will gladly consult with you and when they work on your hair you will like what they do.
In addition to doing hair we have some waxing services available and very soon nails.
In the mean time if you would like to come in and have some work done that would be great. We take walk ins and if you would prefer an appointment call in and book it.
In our salon we have a very large selection of Hair Products for sale at prices that are very hard to beat. Stop by and check it out and by all means give our stylists a try, I know you will be glad you did.
The reason I am asking is pretty simple, we have created an excellent Hair Salon called Beauty Factory inside of Tan Down Under and our Stylists are excellent.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a Hair Stylist that would do your hair the way you want it? Hard to find isnt it? We all know that Hair Stylists are artists and artists sometimes want to express their ideas which is probably ok in some cases but not when doing your hair. I have been through that and I am sure you have as well.
But the reason I brought that question up is to bring me to the point that our stylist will do hair your way,
they are talented but they want you to like what they do for you.
Now if you need a haircut, a trim, an updo, color, weave, braids our team can do that, if you ask for ideas they will gladly consult with you and when they work on your hair you will like what they do.
In addition to doing hair we have some waxing services available and very soon nails.
In the mean time if you would like to come in and have some work done that would be great. We take walk ins and if you would prefer an appointment call in and book it.
In our salon we have a very large selection of Hair Products for sale at prices that are very hard to beat. Stop by and check it out and by all means give our stylists a try, I know you will be glad you did.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Beauty Factory in Tan Down Under offers more
Most of you watched the remodel of the hair styling area late last year. Our goal was to establish a top quality hair salon for our customers. Well we leased hair stations to four long time Gresham stylists with many years of experience. Seemed we had created a win-win-win situation for all--a place for 4 stylists to work, a place for their customers to come and a convenient place for our customers to get hair services! Once the stylists got set up and working it quickly became obvious that they were only willing to work the hours convenient for themselves and their established clients. None of them were willing to put any effort into taking walk in clients and we had to turn away walk in business. That did not reflect well on Tan Down Under and the high service level we strive to maintain for all our clients. Changes had to happen quickly and happen they did! The stylist who were leasing the stations found another location that fit their needs and we are now building the best stylist team ever and can return to our customer freindly philosophy we so strongly believe in. These professionals work for us and are part of our team. That means you can call that familiar Tan Down Under phone number to book hair services just like you do tanning sessions. And we welcome walk ins as well.
With our new team of stylists you will find highly trained individuals who are up on the latest styles, colors, trends and fads as well as possessing the skill sets to properly maintain hair styles that you have chosen as your own. Our stylist will be attending classes for continuing education, always making sure they have the latest knowledge and techniques necessary to give you the best and latest in Hair Care. We are staffed Monday through Friday at this time and as our new stylists arrive our hours will increase to fit almost any schedule. Our new team will soon be available longer, more customer convenient hours
In addition we have added a large inventory of the finest hair products available, brands like Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Rusk, Kenra, American Crew and many more. We are expanding our inventory and have plans to add many more great brands and supplies. We have products for all types of hair and for every member of the family. We have a "Men's Corner" where guys feel more comfortable shopping and a large selection of travel size products to make your travels easier. We also offer some of the best prices to be found on these great products.
So the next time you need a cut, color, weave, up do or a whole new style and look give us a chance. It is easy to make an appointment by calling the familiar salon number already programmed into your phone.
With our new team of stylists you will find highly trained individuals who are up on the latest styles, colors, trends and fads as well as possessing the skill sets to properly maintain hair styles that you have chosen as your own. Our stylist will be attending classes for continuing education, always making sure they have the latest knowledge and techniques necessary to give you the best and latest in Hair Care. We are staffed Monday through Friday at this time and as our new stylists arrive our hours will increase to fit almost any schedule. Our new team will soon be available longer, more customer convenient hours
In addition we have added a large inventory of the finest hair products available, brands like Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Rusk, Kenra, American Crew and many more. We are expanding our inventory and have plans to add many more great brands and supplies. We have products for all types of hair and for every member of the family. We have a "Men's Corner" where guys feel more comfortable shopping and a large selection of travel size products to make your travels easier. We also offer some of the best prices to be found on these great products.
So the next time you need a cut, color, weave, up do or a whole new style and look give us a chance. It is easy to make an appointment by calling the familiar salon number already programmed into your phone.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Vitamin D Deficiency a big problem
For years the sun has been considered public enemy number one, causing skin damage, premature aging, skin pigmentations and increasing our risk of skin cancer. But before you head for the shade when the sun is out, consider the fact that those so called nasty UV rays are needed in the production of vitamin D and by blocking out the sun, you are risking a deficiency that could leave you open to all sorts of ailments.
An increasing number of scientific studies are now pointing to vitamin-D deficiency as a factor in a catalogue of illnesses including colds and flu, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, auto-immune disorders, depression, osteoporosis and numerous cancers. It has even been suggested as one possible cause of autism.
At the root of the rate of deficiency is the modern-day habit of avoiding sun exposure. Add to that busy lifestyles such as city-living which mean we actually spend more time indoors than our ancestors did. Because of that you have a population that is not getting enough exposure to uv light to produce the vitamin D their body needs.
Around 50 per cent of Americans are believed to have insufficient levels of vitamin D - and living in sunny climates doesn't necessary make you less prone to deficiencies. Studies in Australia have noted similar deficiencies, especially among the darker skinned and the elderly, while a recent study by the University of Hong Kong revealed more than 60 per cent of Hong Kong people were insufficient in vitamin D.
Professor Annie Kung Wai-chee, who led the study, said part of the problem was the common misconception that people living in sunny climates get all the sun and therefore the vitamin D they need without trying.
In addition, dark-skinned people are more at risk because the melanin that colours the skin works like a sun-block preventing the UVB rays being synthesized into vitamin D.
The truth is vitamin D is not a vitamin but a type of hormone that plays an important role in the control of calcium. It has long been known to encourage healthy bones, reduce inflammation, and prevent the bone disease rickets in children and osteoporosis later in life.
Since time began, humans have gotten most of their vitamin D from the sun. Just 15-20 minutes in bright sunshine produces 10,000 to 20,000 IU (international units) of vitamin D - some 50 times the amount you can get in many Vitamin D supplements.
Remember that 20 minutes in the tanning unit of your choice is equal to two hours in the sun.
An increasing number of scientific studies are now pointing to vitamin-D deficiency as a factor in a catalogue of illnesses including colds and flu, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, auto-immune disorders, depression, osteoporosis and numerous cancers. It has even been suggested as one possible cause of autism.
At the root of the rate of deficiency is the modern-day habit of avoiding sun exposure. Add to that busy lifestyles such as city-living which mean we actually spend more time indoors than our ancestors did. Because of that you have a population that is not getting enough exposure to uv light to produce the vitamin D their body needs.
Around 50 per cent of Americans are believed to have insufficient levels of vitamin D - and living in sunny climates doesn't necessary make you less prone to deficiencies. Studies in Australia have noted similar deficiencies, especially among the darker skinned and the elderly, while a recent study by the University of Hong Kong revealed more than 60 per cent of Hong Kong people were insufficient in vitamin D.
Professor Annie Kung Wai-chee, who led the study, said part of the problem was the common misconception that people living in sunny climates get all the sun and therefore the vitamin D they need without trying.
In addition, dark-skinned people are more at risk because the melanin that colours the skin works like a sun-block preventing the UVB rays being synthesized into vitamin D.
The truth is vitamin D is not a vitamin but a type of hormone that plays an important role in the control of calcium. It has long been known to encourage healthy bones, reduce inflammation, and prevent the bone disease rickets in children and osteoporosis later in life.
Since time began, humans have gotten most of their vitamin D from the sun. Just 15-20 minutes in bright sunshine produces 10,000 to 20,000 IU (international units) of vitamin D - some 50 times the amount you can get in many Vitamin D supplements.
Remember that 20 minutes in the tanning unit of your choice is equal to two hours in the sun.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Exposure to UVB light helps Vitamin D levels
Are you tired of hearing all the negative comments about tanning? Would you like to know the truth not slanted by this faction or that or by this advertiser or that but some real facts from which you can learn.
In order to help you to understand I am constantly reading and studying about such things as Vitamin D and the pros and cons of having low levels of vitamin d and how UV light plays into your bodies levels of vitamin D.
This week I read a study being published in the January 2012 edition of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, that study found that obese children with lower levels of vitamin d had higher degrees of insulin resistance, researchers said.
Though they stopped short of concluding that vitamin D dieficiency causes abnormal glucose metabolism researchers from the University of Texas said their study suggests that low viatmin D levels may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes.
Meanwhile, a study published last month out of the University of Missouri-Columbia found that obese teenagers need significantly more vitamin D than their leaner courterparts - seven times more than the current daily recommended intake of 600 Internationl Units.
That's because obese adolescents absorb vitamin D in their fat stores and are about half as efficient as their leaner counterparts at metabolizing their benefits, researchers said.
Vitamin D is a key nutrient for everyone and there are three ways to obtain it: from the UV light from the sun or tanning bed, food or supplements. Here's what you need to know about each source.
Sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D. It is free and abundant. The ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun convert a precursor into vitamin D, which becomes 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the liver and is then activated to 1, 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the kidneys. A person sitting outside in a bathing suit or by being exposed to UVB rays from a tanning unit gets more vitamin D in 20 minutes than from drinking 200 glasses of milk. In fact, many experts suggest getting even 10 minutes of unprotected UVB exposure on the arms and face or arms and legs, three times weekly helps the bodies levels of Vitamin D. But getting vitamin D from the sun isn't that simple. UVB rays vary greatly depending on latitude, cloud cover, time of year and time of day. Above 42 degrees north latitude, the sun’s rays do not provide sufficient D from November through February, for example. Remember thought that Tanning Units control the length of exposure time and they do not have clouds drifting by to change intesity of the UVB Rays.
Vitamin D3 supplementation is an effective alternative to UV exposure, provided adequate doses are taken. Much individual variation exists in response to supplemental vitamin D. The amount needed to raise and or maintain blood serum levels for one person may not be enough for another. This can be due to various factors such as age, weight, absorption, overall health and amount of sun exposure.
Vitamn D deficiency is a worldwide epidemic, with recent estimates indicating greater than 50% of the global population is at risk.
In order to help you to understand I am constantly reading and studying about such things as Vitamin D and the pros and cons of having low levels of vitamin d and how UV light plays into your bodies levels of vitamin D.
This week I read a study being published in the January 2012 edition of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, that study found that obese children with lower levels of vitamin d had higher degrees of insulin resistance, researchers said.
Though they stopped short of concluding that vitamin D dieficiency causes abnormal glucose metabolism researchers from the University of Texas said their study suggests that low viatmin D levels may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes.
Meanwhile, a study published last month out of the University of Missouri-Columbia found that obese teenagers need significantly more vitamin D than their leaner courterparts - seven times more than the current daily recommended intake of 600 Internationl Units.
That's because obese adolescents absorb vitamin D in their fat stores and are about half as efficient as their leaner counterparts at metabolizing their benefits, researchers said.
Vitamin D is a key nutrient for everyone and there are three ways to obtain it: from the UV light from the sun or tanning bed, food or supplements. Here's what you need to know about each source.
Sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D. It is free and abundant. The ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun convert a precursor into vitamin D, which becomes 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the liver and is then activated to 1, 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the kidneys. A person sitting outside in a bathing suit or by being exposed to UVB rays from a tanning unit gets more vitamin D in 20 minutes than from drinking 200 glasses of milk. In fact, many experts suggest getting even 10 minutes of unprotected UVB exposure on the arms and face or arms and legs, three times weekly helps the bodies levels of Vitamin D. But getting vitamin D from the sun isn't that simple. UVB rays vary greatly depending on latitude, cloud cover, time of year and time of day. Above 42 degrees north latitude, the sun’s rays do not provide sufficient D from November through February, for example. Remember thought that Tanning Units control the length of exposure time and they do not have clouds drifting by to change intesity of the UVB Rays.
Vitamin D3 supplementation is an effective alternative to UV exposure, provided adequate doses are taken. Much individual variation exists in response to supplemental vitamin D. The amount needed to raise and or maintain blood serum levels for one person may not be enough for another. This can be due to various factors such as age, weight, absorption, overall health and amount of sun exposure.
Vitamn D deficiency is a worldwide epidemic, with recent estimates indicating greater than 50% of the global population is at risk.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Looking Back Over 2011
Well we are close to the end of 2011 and I wanted to take just a minute to look back over what has happened this year at the salon just in case you had not noticed.
We remodeled a nice section of the salon and added four very talented Hair Stylists to serve you, our customers. After all nobody wants to trust their hair styling and color to just anyone and we are well aware of that so in order for us to be sure you will be happy we found some of the very best.
OK I know that each of you probably has someone that takes care of your hair now and I can just imagine you sitting their saying, not a chance I am going to change. Oh I get that but sometimes change is good, sometimes making a change from one stylist to another can give you a whole new outlook on life. A new you if you will.
Well just remember we have top notch stylists that are waiting to serve you. Even if you do not want to make a change stop by and meet them, ask them what they think they could do for your style. You will be pleasantly surprised I am very sure.
In addition to remodeling and adding great talent in our hair salon we have added a lot of hair products and in case you have not noticed we are pricing everything with you in mind. Well we all know that the economy is difficult right now and that saving money means a lot. Well check out our prices and our growing selection. You will love the prices, the selection and the very friendly no pressure shopping. We care about our customers. Come see for yourself.
We continued with our lotion of the week specials, special sales and of course our low prices. Remember we try to keep tanning affordable for everyone. It is the lamps that make the difference and we change ours more often.
Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and had an opportunity to enjoy the free tanning we presented as a way to thank you for tanning with us.
We are open on New Years Day and are having a special on our year package so if you get a chance stop by and join us.
I want to thank you for your continued business and the opportunity to serve you with the best in Tanning, Hair and Nails. I hope you have a fantastic NEW YEAR.
Happy Tanning
We remodeled a nice section of the salon and added four very talented Hair Stylists to serve you, our customers. After all nobody wants to trust their hair styling and color to just anyone and we are well aware of that so in order for us to be sure you will be happy we found some of the very best.
OK I know that each of you probably has someone that takes care of your hair now and I can just imagine you sitting their saying, not a chance I am going to change. Oh I get that but sometimes change is good, sometimes making a change from one stylist to another can give you a whole new outlook on life. A new you if you will.
Well just remember we have top notch stylists that are waiting to serve you. Even if you do not want to make a change stop by and meet them, ask them what they think they could do for your style. You will be pleasantly surprised I am very sure.
In addition to remodeling and adding great talent in our hair salon we have added a lot of hair products and in case you have not noticed we are pricing everything with you in mind. Well we all know that the economy is difficult right now and that saving money means a lot. Well check out our prices and our growing selection. You will love the prices, the selection and the very friendly no pressure shopping. We care about our customers. Come see for yourself.
We continued with our lotion of the week specials, special sales and of course our low prices. Remember we try to keep tanning affordable for everyone. It is the lamps that make the difference and we change ours more often.
Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and had an opportunity to enjoy the free tanning we presented as a way to thank you for tanning with us.
We are open on New Years Day and are having a special on our year package so if you get a chance stop by and join us.
I want to thank you for your continued business and the opportunity to serve you with the best in Tanning, Hair and Nails. I hope you have a fantastic NEW YEAR.
Happy Tanning
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Vitamin D may be answer to avoiding flu
Recently an online lab site is promotion research connecting ideal vitamin D levels in the blood with lower risk of flu during winter months.
"Flu season is just about upon the U.S., and this means that many people will soon start coming down with infections. However, a vitamin D test may help individuals prepare for the season and understand if they need to do more to boost their immune system," This reported in PrivateMDlabs.coms recent newsletter. "A 2005 study published in the FASEB Journal showed that vitamin D plays a crucial role in the production of certain types of white blood cells that are needed for fighting off infections. A deficiency of the nutrient may leave individuals short on these important molecules."
"That is why vitamin D testing is so important, it can give individuals a sense of how well their immune system is functioning. Low levels of the nutrient may indicate a susceptibility to infections. Higher levels could mean individuals are less likely to come down with a cold or the flu"
Other groups, including the non-profit vitamin D council, promote the sunshine vitamin as a key to reducing the risk of autoimmune diseases, influenza.
Exposure to UV light is known to increase levels of vitamin D the sunshine vitamin.
"Flu season is just about upon the U.S., and this means that many people will soon start coming down with infections. However, a vitamin D test may help individuals prepare for the season and understand if they need to do more to boost their immune system," This reported in PrivateMDlabs.coms recent newsletter. "A 2005 study published in the FASEB Journal showed that vitamin D plays a crucial role in the production of certain types of white blood cells that are needed for fighting off infections. A deficiency of the nutrient may leave individuals short on these important molecules."
"That is why vitamin D testing is so important, it can give individuals a sense of how well their immune system is functioning. Low levels of the nutrient may indicate a susceptibility to infections. Higher levels could mean individuals are less likely to come down with a cold or the flu"
Other groups, including the non-profit vitamin D council, promote the sunshine vitamin as a key to reducing the risk of autoimmune diseases, influenza.
Exposure to UV light is known to increase levels of vitamin D the sunshine vitamin.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Beauty, Beauty Products and Tanning at the Original Tan Down Under
We have a team of great stylists on staff to help you with any of your hair desires. So whatever you have in mind, why not stop by our very convenient location in Gresham behind Starbucks in the Oregon Trail Center and talk over your ideas with one of our excellent and very popular stylists. It is their goal to give you what you desire in a style or color. They will do it your way.
In addition to a team of top notch stylists we have a very nice selection of your favorite hair products at prices that compare to those of some of the national discount chains. Stop by our location, check the ever growing selection and compare some prices. You will be glad you did.
In addition to a great selection of brands like Hempz, Alfaparf, Paul Mitchell, Alterna, Redken, China Glaze Nail Even more they have a large selection of Professional Hair Dyers, Flat Irons and the latest Styling Irons from such manufacturers as Hot Tools, Ed Hardy and others.
Of course don't forget about our Tanning and our UV Free Spray Tan Booth. We pride ourselves in keeping everything clean and ready to go. We are big enough to serve you with or without an appointment.
Be sure you go to our web site at www.tandownunder and register for an email of our specials and information about the tanning industry. We do not share our email addresses so your information will be for
our use only.
So if you need Beauty Products, a Haircut or style, spray tan, or tan. Maybe you need tanning products or moisturizers or maybe a gift card, all are available at the Tanning and Beauty salon that has been serving you for 20 years.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
New additions to the TAN DOWN UNDER Team
Two well known Hair Stylists in the Gresham have joined the Tan Down Under team and they will be
doing hair in our newly redecorated Hair Salon located inside of the salon.
JoAnn Rees and Dawn Dammann will be adding a new level of service to Tan Down Under. Both of these
stylists have many years of experience which they will be bringing with them. They offer a full range of
Hair Services.
If you have any questions feel free to call and talk to either of them directly or to schedule an appointment: For JoAnn it is 503-307-1075 and for Dawn it is 971-404-4063.
Remember Tan Down Under is open 7 days a week at 2231 NE Burnside in Gresham. If you want to schedule a tanning session call us at 503-465-0830.
See you soon and Happy Tanning
doing hair in our newly redecorated Hair Salon located inside of the salon.
JoAnn Rees and Dawn Dammann will be adding a new level of service to Tan Down Under. Both of these
stylists have many years of experience which they will be bringing with them. They offer a full range of
Hair Services.
If you have any questions feel free to call and talk to either of them directly or to schedule an appointment: For JoAnn it is 503-307-1075 and for Dawn it is 971-404-4063.
Remember Tan Down Under is open 7 days a week at 2231 NE Burnside in Gresham. If you want to schedule a tanning session call us at 503-465-0830.
See you soon and Happy Tanning
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tanning Facts and information
We get asked about Tanning and about the negative press that seems to saturate the media at different times and what is true and what is not. Because we are in the tanning industry we try to do our homework and pass on information to our tanners to keep them better informed.
Something that was published a few months ago in Island Sun Times cited a few important facts that I would like to share with you:
Fact #1: If regular sun exposure could prevent cancer, why do we always hear only the opposite?
Evidence: The almighty dollar. Fear of the sun, scaring people about wrinkles and skin cancer, is a multi-billion-dollar industry led by huge special interests groups who not only conduct most of the research on this topic but also promote it. Lobbyists for pharmaceutical firms that sell billions of dollars of sunscreens and anti-sun cosmetics have teamed with the dermatology industry to promote a misinformed campaign of sun abstinence. Conversely, there is no major industry except the indoor tanning industry that could make money by promoting the positive effects of sunshine. And the indoor tanning industry consists of smaller companies that do not match the marketing saturation of the multi-billion dollar "sun-scare coalition." The idea that people need to control their sun exposure is valid, but sun-scare lobbyists have taken that message too far.
Fact #2: Indoor tanning is helping to reduce the incidence of sunburn.
Evidence: It's true. One industry study has shown that indoor tanners, are 81 percent less likely to sunburn indoors or outside than non-tanners. That's because tanning salons are playing a lead role in educating people that moderate tanning is okay and sunburn should be avoided. The impractical message of sun abstinence promoted by the "sun-scare coalition" is totally ineffective, people are not going to hide from sunshine. Indeed, the American Academy of Dermatology reported in 1997 that sunburn incidence has increased nine percent in the past 10 years, despite all-out efforts of sun-scare industries to warn people about the dangers of overexposure. In that same time period, sunburn incidence among indoor tanners has declined. It is the non-tanners who are doing most of the burning. Given that reality, teaching people who can tan the principles of smart tanning is most practical.
Fact #3: Sun exposure could actually help prevent cancer.
Evidence: It's true. Studies indicating that this relationship exists need to be considered. Many different researchers have shown that regular moderate sun exposure may play a role in preventing several kinds of cancers, including colon and breast cancers, which claim hundreds of thousands of lives annually. Several studies have shown that Vitamin D, whose only reliable source for humans comes from sunshine, may play a role in retarding or arresting pre-cancerous cells in the body from reproducing. Indeed, we have known for decades that overall cancer rates are significantly higher in sun-deprived parts of the world.
A twenty minute tanning session makes you feel better and does help increase energy levels. So why not give yourself a twenty minute vacation in you busy day and come tanning.
Something that was published a few months ago in Island Sun Times cited a few important facts that I would like to share with you:
Fact #1: If regular sun exposure could prevent cancer, why do we always hear only the opposite?
Evidence: The almighty dollar. Fear of the sun, scaring people about wrinkles and skin cancer, is a multi-billion-dollar industry led by huge special interests groups who not only conduct most of the research on this topic but also promote it. Lobbyists for pharmaceutical firms that sell billions of dollars of sunscreens and anti-sun cosmetics have teamed with the dermatology industry to promote a misinformed campaign of sun abstinence. Conversely, there is no major industry except the indoor tanning industry that could make money by promoting the positive effects of sunshine. And the indoor tanning industry consists of smaller companies that do not match the marketing saturation of the multi-billion dollar "sun-scare coalition." The idea that people need to control their sun exposure is valid, but sun-scare lobbyists have taken that message too far.
Fact #2: Indoor tanning is helping to reduce the incidence of sunburn.
Evidence: It's true. One industry study has shown that indoor tanners, are 81 percent less likely to sunburn indoors or outside than non-tanners. That's because tanning salons are playing a lead role in educating people that moderate tanning is okay and sunburn should be avoided. The impractical message of sun abstinence promoted by the "sun-scare coalition" is totally ineffective, people are not going to hide from sunshine. Indeed, the American Academy of Dermatology reported in 1997 that sunburn incidence has increased nine percent in the past 10 years, despite all-out efforts of sun-scare industries to warn people about the dangers of overexposure. In that same time period, sunburn incidence among indoor tanners has declined. It is the non-tanners who are doing most of the burning. Given that reality, teaching people who can tan the principles of smart tanning is most practical.
Fact #3: Sun exposure could actually help prevent cancer.
Evidence: It's true. Studies indicating that this relationship exists need to be considered. Many different researchers have shown that regular moderate sun exposure may play a role in preventing several kinds of cancers, including colon and breast cancers, which claim hundreds of thousands of lives annually. Several studies have shown that Vitamin D, whose only reliable source for humans comes from sunshine, may play a role in retarding or arresting pre-cancerous cells in the body from reproducing. Indeed, we have known for decades that overall cancer rates are significantly higher in sun-deprived parts of the world.
A twenty minute tanning session makes you feel better and does help increase energy levels. So why not give yourself a twenty minute vacation in you busy day and come tanning.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Exciting times at the Original Tan Down Under
If you are a regular client of Tan Down Under you have noticed that we are changing our Hair Styling area and that something exciting is happening. Well as most of you know we have offered hair services for a long time but even with that we felt it was time for a change, and are right in the middle of changing our nice little hair styling area of the salon to a more upscale, spacious feel new look, one that all of you can be proud of. In addition we are adding more stylists, more services and of course more products.
Over the years we have always had a lot of hair products in the salon for you to purchase and as soon as our remodeling is complete you will see a lot more. We removed some to make room for remodeling but within a week or so the new floor will be in and you will see our selection of hair products growing. Our goal is to be able to offer you a great selection. In the past we featured a lot of Nexxus and of course they changed their marketing strategy so we changed to, we always kept a good selection of Paul Mitchell products including their hair tools. As for now though we plan on bringing in the products you want from the suppliers that will work best with us. So watch and you will see what we are building, you will see it soon and I am sure you will love the selection of the very best hair and nail products available.
Something I am most excited about and it is a little soon to release names but I have agreements with several of the Gresham areas finest stylists, all of them outstanding, well known with a true following of long time customers which means to you that they are top notch and someone that you will feel comfortable with doing your hair or nails.
Well enough for now but within a couple of weeks the salon will be done and rolling strong once again, keep watching.
Dale
Over the years we have always had a lot of hair products in the salon for you to purchase and as soon as our remodeling is complete you will see a lot more. We removed some to make room for remodeling but within a week or so the new floor will be in and you will see our selection of hair products growing. Our goal is to be able to offer you a great selection. In the past we featured a lot of Nexxus and of course they changed their marketing strategy so we changed to, we always kept a good selection of Paul Mitchell products including their hair tools. As for now though we plan on bringing in the products you want from the suppliers that will work best with us. So watch and you will see what we are building, you will see it soon and I am sure you will love the selection of the very best hair and nail products available.
Something I am most excited about and it is a little soon to release names but I have agreements with several of the Gresham areas finest stylists, all of them outstanding, well known with a true following of long time customers which means to you that they are top notch and someone that you will feel comfortable with doing your hair or nails.
Well enough for now but within a couple of weeks the salon will be done and rolling strong once again, keep watching.
Dale
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Study shows UV Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Cancer
Researchers from the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale[INSRM]) in Paris, obtained information during a study of 70,000 women that sufficient UVB exposure was the key element in boosting vitamin D prodution and that diet or nutritional supplements only play a supporting role.
The scientists state that regular sun exposure and a vitamin D-rich diet reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by around 32 to 43 percent. They also surmise that the deciding factor in prevention is exposure to adequate UVB rays. Admittedly, food that is rich in vitamin D, such as fish, dairy products, eggs and certain types of oils or food supplements, can boost the effects of the sun, but used alone, researchers believe they have little effect on the occurrence or progression of the disease.
According to the Sunlight Research Forum, in this study, scientists observed approximately 70,000 women during a period of 10 years. In this time, 2,871 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed. According to the study, women who live in sunny regions such as Provence and who eat a vitamin D-rich diet have a far lower risk of developing breast cancer than women who have less sun exposure, who live in cloudier areas and who ingest less vitamin D through their food or food supplements.
The conclusion of the research group is: “A high dose of vitamin D via exposure to sunlight and nutrition is necessary in order to obtain a sufficient protective effect against breast cancer. However, this value is very difficult for women to achieve in northern countries as the sunlight in these regions is not strong enough to ensure a sufficient supply of vitamin D.” Furthermore, the scientists explain, following the time of menopause, it is far more difficult to achieve the protective effect from the combination of sun and a vitamin-D rich diet.
Remember that tanning for twenty minutes ina taning bed is equal to 2 hours in the sun. Take time to go tanning, it works.
The scientists state that regular sun exposure and a vitamin D-rich diet reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by around 32 to 43 percent. They also surmise that the deciding factor in prevention is exposure to adequate UVB rays. Admittedly, food that is rich in vitamin D, such as fish, dairy products, eggs and certain types of oils or food supplements, can boost the effects of the sun, but used alone, researchers believe they have little effect on the occurrence or progression of the disease.
According to the Sunlight Research Forum, in this study, scientists observed approximately 70,000 women during a period of 10 years. In this time, 2,871 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed. According to the study, women who live in sunny regions such as Provence and who eat a vitamin D-rich diet have a far lower risk of developing breast cancer than women who have less sun exposure, who live in cloudier areas and who ingest less vitamin D through their food or food supplements.
The conclusion of the research group is: “A high dose of vitamin D via exposure to sunlight and nutrition is necessary in order to obtain a sufficient protective effect against breast cancer. However, this value is very difficult for women to achieve in northern countries as the sunlight in these regions is not strong enough to ensure a sufficient supply of vitamin D.” Furthermore, the scientists explain, following the time of menopause, it is far more difficult to achieve the protective effect from the combination of sun and a vitamin-D rich diet.
Remember that tanning for twenty minutes ina taning bed is equal to 2 hours in the sun. Take time to go tanning, it works.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Clinical Study on Vitamin D Reducing Breast Cancer
A Georgetown University clinical study has added to the already impressive number of studies showing that higher vitamin D blood levels reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer by as much as 85 percent, and the new study is getting media attention.
"The results of the experiment , conducted at the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington and released this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, bolster the striking finding from the field of human epidemiology that women with low levels of vitamin D tend to have a higher risk of breast cancer, while those with more of the sunshine vitamin get less of the cancer," The Toronto Globe and Mail's Martin Mittelstaedt reported recently. "The new study found that mice with mammary cancers sensitive to estrogen, the most common type in women, had a twofold reduction in tumour incidence and a fourfold reduction the growth of their cancers if given vitamin D."
More than a dozen case-control studies have already suggested that low vitamin D levels are strongly connected with higher breast cancer risk. Lab studies have shown how the active form of vitamin D can inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. But this clinical study adds further weight to the argument.
According to the Globe and Mail, "Two major human trials are currently underway in the US. One at Creighton University in Omaha, the other a combined effort at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston - using higher doses of vitamin D. The trials may be able to shed more light on its use as a possible cancer treatment and appropriate doses, although it is expected to be years before either reports results."
"The results of the experiment , conducted at the Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington and released this week at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, bolster the striking finding from the field of human epidemiology that women with low levels of vitamin D tend to have a higher risk of breast cancer, while those with more of the sunshine vitamin get less of the cancer," The Toronto Globe and Mail's Martin Mittelstaedt reported recently. "The new study found that mice with mammary cancers sensitive to estrogen, the most common type in women, had a twofold reduction in tumour incidence and a fourfold reduction the growth of their cancers if given vitamin D."
More than a dozen case-control studies have already suggested that low vitamin D levels are strongly connected with higher breast cancer risk. Lab studies have shown how the active form of vitamin D can inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. But this clinical study adds further weight to the argument.
According to the Globe and Mail, "Two major human trials are currently underway in the US. One at Creighton University in Omaha, the other a combined effort at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston - using higher doses of vitamin D. The trials may be able to shed more light on its use as a possible cancer treatment and appropriate doses, although it is expected to be years before either reports results."
Friday, June 17, 2011
New Study Shows Less Cancer with More Sun
Women who used sunbeds more than once a month for several decades had a 37 percent lower risk of contracting breast cancer, according to a new prospective study of nearly 50,000 Swedish women followed for 15 years. A strong addition to data suggesting that the benefits of regular UV exposure from any source outweigh the manageable risks of overexposure.
Researchers at the University of Oxford in England, the University of Oslo in Norway, The Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the Harvard School of Public Health in the United States published the study online recently in the peer reviewed journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. The study shows that women who spent more than one week per year on sunbathing vacations between ages 10-29 had a 30 percent lower overall risk of any internal cancer and 44 percent fewer breast cancers compared to non-tanning women.
"UV exposure earlier in life was related to reduced overall and breast cancer risk," the authors reported. "Further research is needed to define the amount of solar or artificial UV exposure that many, or may not, be beneficial for cancer prevention."
While the data did not suggest that cumulative UV exposure was protective, the authors believe that the vitamin D pathway inherent with UV exposure is the likely mechanism responsible for cancer risk reduction for those who sought sunlight or sunbeds.
Researchers at the University of Oxford in England, the University of Oslo in Norway, The Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the Harvard School of Public Health in the United States published the study online recently in the peer reviewed journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. The study shows that women who spent more than one week per year on sunbathing vacations between ages 10-29 had a 30 percent lower overall risk of any internal cancer and 44 percent fewer breast cancers compared to non-tanning women.
"UV exposure earlier in life was related to reduced overall and breast cancer risk," the authors reported. "Further research is needed to define the amount of solar or artificial UV exposure that many, or may not, be beneficial for cancer prevention."
While the data did not suggest that cumulative UV exposure was protective, the authors believe that the vitamin D pathway inherent with UV exposure is the likely mechanism responsible for cancer risk reduction for those who sought sunlight or sunbeds.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Beach Princess is the new lotion of the week
As you know, the Original Tan Down Under has been giving you a new Lotion of the Week nearly every week and this week is no exception.
This week Brown Sugar Beach Princess was chosen to be our lotion of the week and to give you a great opportunity to own this excellent Tanning Lotion we reduced the price to just $25.00 for the week.
Other things are happing as well. If you read the monthly flyer I am sure you saw the UV Free Spray Booth special we are offering that is a sweet deal and from that double session you will see phenominal color, so give that a try.
In addition this weekend we have another big three day special on our very popular 11 Tans for $19.99 again that is another great offer.
Remember take time for yourself and go tanning. It is like a 20 minute vacation in your busy day.
Happy Tanning
Monday, May 9, 2011
Black Sugar is the Lotion of the Week
This is the new lotion of the week at Tan Down Under and it is a very nice one. Brown Sugar a very rich line of tanning products from Tan Inc. developed and released Black Sugar for the 2011 Tanning Season. This is a very nice 35 bronzer tanning lotion.
Black Sugar has an excellent fragrance and silky smooth feel when applying prior to tanning. The fragrance is a very nice Pomegranate Mango with Starfruit and Water Lilly.
Remember the name Black Sugar, it is our Lotion of the Week with a very low special price of just $20.
If you want good results from your tanning session this is a lotion that could help you.
Be sure to take time for yourself. Going tanning can make you feel like a new person.
Happy Tanning
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
New Lotion From Skincare by Hoss
This is a recent Press release from HOSS SAUCE regading SONS OF OUTLAW.
It is new and it is exciting! We have had many enquiries for a long time asking when we were going to come out with a lotion with more tingle than any we have produced before. We had been promising a new state of the art tingle lotion like nothing else on the market. We have spent well over a year in research and development putting together what we wanted to bring to you.
It has happened, we were finally satisfied that we had was what you were looking for and wanted, it was a new generation of tingle lotion like we had promised to come out with for a long time, SONS OF OUTLAW is here it has been released and comments have been excellent with reviews touting the great results that are being seen after first use. We believe this could easily become our most popular Tingle Tanning Lotion of all time.
SONS OF OUTLAW is the name and results are the game. Boy that sounds good doesn’t it? Well it is true as we went through the testing process developing this fantastic lotion we watched individuals go from a fair tan to dark tan in one use, it is that good. Then repeated use found that dark tan getting darker and richer looking with each useage.
This is more than just a lotion with a little tingle it is a very high quality skincare product that happens to be a tanning lotion. A great deal of time was spent in developing this dynamic lotion. Special attention went into making this product one that will not only leave your skin feeling great and looking younger and more vibrant.
We formulated this lotion with great care, it has a blend of anti-oxidants to help diminish free radical damage, vitamins and minerals add more to the quest of having soft smooth and properly hydrated skin. Our special blend of tingle and aloe help stimulate the collagen allowing for to more healthy skin which can lead to younger looking more vibrant skin.
We have Sons Of Outlaw as our lotion of the week this week in the store. It is a strong tingle product that will get results fast. You will love the results and fragrance.
It is new and it is exciting! We have had many enquiries for a long time asking when we were going to come out with a lotion with more tingle than any we have produced before. We had been promising a new state of the art tingle lotion like nothing else on the market. We have spent well over a year in research and development putting together what we wanted to bring to you.
It has happened, we were finally satisfied that we had was what you were looking for and wanted, it was a new generation of tingle lotion like we had promised to come out with for a long time, SONS OF OUTLAW is here it has been released and comments have been excellent with reviews touting the great results that are being seen after first use. We believe this could easily become our most popular Tingle Tanning Lotion of all time.
SONS OF OUTLAW is the name and results are the game. Boy that sounds good doesn’t it? Well it is true as we went through the testing process developing this fantastic lotion we watched individuals go from a fair tan to dark tan in one use, it is that good. Then repeated use found that dark tan getting darker and richer looking with each useage.
This is more than just a lotion with a little tingle it is a very high quality skincare product that happens to be a tanning lotion. A great deal of time was spent in developing this dynamic lotion. Special attention went into making this product one that will not only leave your skin feeling great and looking younger and more vibrant.
We formulated this lotion with great care, it has a blend of anti-oxidants to help diminish free radical damage, vitamins and minerals add more to the quest of having soft smooth and properly hydrated skin. Our special blend of tingle and aloe help stimulate the collagen allowing for to more healthy skin which can lead to younger looking more vibrant skin.
We have Sons Of Outlaw as our lotion of the week this week in the store. It is a strong tingle product that will get results fast. You will love the results and fragrance.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Rickets...Vitamin D Deficiency
A Colorado woman whos infant daughter's severe vitamin D deficiency led to a shattered spine and multiple other fractures had her daughter taken away from her by authorities who mistook the childs injuries as child abuse reports the Vitamin D Council.
The woman, 20 year old Michelle Gonzalez, went through several misdiagnosis of her daughter's lack of movement before a doctor finally took an x-ray. "After the x-ray though, my whole life flipped completely upside down. My husband and I were informed that my daughter had multiple fractures throughout her body and that her spine was also fractured which was the cause of her loss of movement in her arms. I just about fained when they told me this." Gonzalez wrote in a letter to to the Vitamin D Council. "They then informed me that they had to report it to child protection, which I fully understood and in my heart I knew they would figure out that this was not abuse but something more. But I was wrong."
"After being at the hospital for almost two weeks, the police and a couple social workeres came to tell us that we had to leave the hospital immediately and that if we came back or even called we would be arrested. That was July 28th, the day she turned three months and the last time I ever saw my daughter."
The Vitamin D Council is fighting to get authorities to realize that vitamin D deficiency-caused rickets cases are not child abuse - claiming that Gonzalez is not alone and that many other cases of child hood fractures are being misdiagnosed.
You might wonder why I would post this information on a tanning site but it is quite simple. Everyone needs ample amounts of vitamin D. Most people are deficient in Vitamin D and especially in this area of the country. Exposure to UV B light helps you body produce the much needed vitamin d it needs to maintain good health. As you know it this climate there is not enough sunlight exposure to solve deficiency and when most go out in the sun the excessive use of sunscreen that blocks exposure to suns rays happens.
20 minutes in a tanning bed is equal to two hours in the sun thus giving you some of the much needed vitamin d.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Try a UV Free Spray Tan Today
UV Free Spray tanning is a great way for anyone to get a very nice looking tan the very day that they need it. As a matter of fact a tan from our spray tan unit will begin devoping at the time of the application and should be fully developed in approximately four hours. Think how nice that can be if you are desiring a tan for a wedding, for a party, for a convention for a date.
Yes, a fast tan that looks real, no orange look. We pride ourselves in the quality of spray tan we deliver. We use the best equipment and the solution that is applied is by far the very best in the industry. Have you thought about trying a spray tan?
It is simple and very quick. When you arrive at our salon you check in and then if you are new to the process you will view a short dvd that will explain everything to you and how to get the most out of your session.
One thing I always like to make everyone aware of and that is to not apply lotion to yourself before coming to use the spray as it tends to keep the UV Spray from reaching your skin properly.
People ask if they can use a tanning bed either before or after the spray session. Of course you can but if it is right before do not use a lotion.
Now our spray unit takes roughly a minute to complete the process, that is after you are in the unit and ready. The spray is in the form of a fog, then you are gently air dried and and the process is complete. The whole process is very nice and the results are phenominal so why not come on by and try a UV Free spray tan real soon. The cost for a session is just $19.95.
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